Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Psalm 32:11 (NKJV)Last night at church I had the opportunity to hear a young man speak who surrendered to the ministry about a year ago. The passion, zeal, and enthusiasm this young man has for our great God is exhilarating. My heart is still full this morning.
As Christians, we should all express joy, passion, and enthusiasm for we serve a magnificent God who through the power of the Holy Spirit, resides within us. Now that is something to be excited about, today, tomorrow, and forever more!
Below is a hymn of praise written by Fannie Crosby around 1869. Fannie Crosby wrote about 8000 hymns in her lifetime though blind from the age of 6 weeks. Fannie’s passion for God is still seen today in hymn books across America.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory;
Strength and honor give to His holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children,
In His arms He carries them all day long:
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Praise Him! Praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness.
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Ever in joyful song!
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died.
He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,
Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows,
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong.
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Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Christ is coming! over the world victorious,
Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong.
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Share your passion for God with someone today. God Bless!
